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dec 24, 1879 - 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act

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Anti-Chinese sentiment grew and in 1882 the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, effectively banning Chinese migration for 10 years.

As a result, there was an increase in Japanese immigration to replace Chinese laborers.

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dec 24, 1879
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~ 145 years ago

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